What’s on your mind? A $25

Gift Card For Your Thoughts

Supporting

Starting next month, I want to begin centering my column around what is on your mind. If there is a topic that has left you wondering, let me know and we might make it a future topic in the magazine.

Due to space limitations, the quiz corner questions will be available online.

To enter, scan the QR code or visit kvremc.com/quiz-corner

As your co-op’s CEO, keeping you informed about the current trends in the electric industry is something I take very seriously. The electric industry is changing at a rapid pace. Tomorrow’s trends will affect how we deliver electricity and how you use it.

In each issue, on page 5 of the magazine, I share what's new in the industry and how it will affect you. But, after chatting with some of you at events like our member appreciation day/annual business meeting or out in the community, I learned that some of our memberconsumers wanted information about energy and industry topics that I may not have delved into before.

We want to give you the best possible answer when you have questions and to engage with you to fulfill our mission of being a trusted resource. That’s why we are starting something new and need your help.

To share your question or topic idea, visit kvremc.com/inconnection or scan the QR code, then click on the "CEO Column Idea" tab. If we select your topic, I will send you a $25 Amazon gift card. The only requirement is that your topic be relevant to the electric utility industry or your cooperative.

Kankakee Valley REMC exists to provide high-quality service to our membership. As a trusted information partner, we strive to add more value to your co-op membership.

Not only do I look forward to hearing from you and seeing your questions, I look forward to providing you with the information you desire.

SCOTT SEARS Chief Executive Officer

Crews in the Community

In this section, we’ll tell you where our maintenance and construction crews will be and what they will do.

Substation Maintenance: Work continues on the upgrade to the Porter substation, which feeds part of Lakes of the Four Seasons and the rural Hebron area. The new control building is now in place, and transmission poles have been set. Crews will continue preparing the site for the structure that will arrive soon.

Pole Maintenance: Our crews conduct regular pole inspections and replacements as part of year-round maintenance. Crews are working in the following areas: Morgan Township, Kouts, Hebron, Winfield and south of Valparaiso.

Line-Rebuild: Contract crews continue to focus on rebuilding the three-phase line from the Morgan Substation at 150 S. and 100 W. to the corner of 100 S. and 500 W. in Porter County.

AMI Meter Deployment: Meter technicians continue to deploy Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters throughout the system. When an employee visits your home, they will remove your existing meter and replace it with new equipment. This process will not require an employee to enter your home but may cause your electricity to blink.

Fiber Deployment: Contract crews continue to work to install the highspeed communication pathway between the co-op’s headquarters and our 12 electrical distribution substations. They have completed Phases 1 and 2 of the project, with Phase 3 beginning in March. Phase 3 work entails connecting eight substations to the headquarters.